A couple on the tube...

I am about to start my first piece of work without the support and encouragement of my tutors at university: I feel quite anxious but excited. And, not only am I lacking the safety net of an art institution, I am going to attempt to make a drawing that involves people. It is also quite large (80cm x 80cm) and will probably have to be done in sections because I also have  to consider and plan projects for Brunel Broderers and Seam Collective.

Below is the image...

A couple on the tube ... (London 2012)

And this is the planned drawing made on solufleece....

Blueprint for drawing on solufleece

I have often thought about this image - I took the photograph on a family visit to London in 2012. I couldn't get over how they sat there in silence and whilst clearly together, they didn't interact at all. The woman is carrying the shopping and they have been to a famous British store that endeavours to meet the needs and desires of a broad breadth of the population.

I am not sure if this is going to work, but I have to try it.